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Commercial National Bank
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The Commercial National Bank building, on the corner of State and Carroll Streets, housed the bank as well as Mrs. Brown's Beauty Shoppe and Wegener and Roick Lawyers. On the right is a view down Carroll Street towards Lake Mendota. On the left down State Street among many other storefronts is the Palace Drug Store, the YWCA, and the marquee for the Orpheum Theatre.
March 10, 1932
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
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| Date Created | March 10, 1932 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.3287B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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